Can you believe that it’s already that special time of year? The time for food, family, and favorite dog breeds. Why, it’s time for the 2021 National Dog Show, of course. We wait all year for these beautiful breeds to grace our television screens, but perhaps this year, there’s more anticipation than there has been in the past. Last year, the National Dog Show was held without spectators, vendors, or media due to pandemic restrictions. The competition was even reduced … Read more

The case of a dog cruelly dragged behind an electric scooter poses an interesting question: Can we forgive someone who abuses an animal based on mental health? Initially, Elaine Rosa faced felony charges for animal cruelty after dragging a dog behind a Bird scooter through Bakersfield, California in 2019. The dog, Zebra, suffered bloody paws and abrasions, but no permanent damage. He did need staples in his leg though. The Poor Little Dog Couldn’t Keep Up Disturbing surveillance footage shows … Read more

Everyone thinks their dog deserves to be a model. Well, here’s that chance to make your dream happen for them (let’s face it, it’s yours, not theirs.) This November and December 2021, Budweiser is holding another “Pupweiser” contest. The dog that wins will have their photo printed onto Budweiser holiday cans next year. Brewski the Dalmatian was the face of the 2020 holiday can. After that can received a logically positive response, Budweiser decided to search for the next “Pupweiser” … Read more

Even though service dogs help so many people in a myriad of ways, some establishments still refuse to allow them. One particular Canadian restaurant crossed the line when they forcibly removed a man on the autism spectrum for bringing his service dog inside without showing papers. Another customer at Milton’s in Kitchener, Ontario, filmed the incident, during which Justin Leckie, a man with Asperger’s, was accosted. In the video that since went viral, the restaurant owners scream and swear at … Read more

I live in Los Angeles, so I’m fairly used to having to dodge dog poop on the sidewalk or grass. A responsible and considerate dog walker knows that picking up after your dog is not only easy, it’s an essential part of the job. But, alas… Unfortunately, uncollected dog poop is an issue in many cities in the U.S. Protect My Paws collected data from Twitter, tracking the locations of complaints about left behind excrement. Through this, they determined the … Read more

WARNING: Content my be sensitive to some readers. In many cases, it’s good to be cautious, but some instances take it way too far. One woman’s dog was killed as a way to sanitize her home, and it was completely unnecessary. She received no warning of her dog’s death until it was too late. When the woman went into quarantine after being exposed to COVID, she had to leave her dog behind at her China residence. Authorities went to disinfect … Read more

Iowa puppy mill owner Daniel Gingerich has been hurting dogs for many years, but his horrific actions have finally come to an end. Gingerich ran a business called Maple Hill Puppies, which sold dogs through several puppy mills in the state. In the past two years, Gingerich was accused of 190 violations of the Animal Welfare Act. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) saved over 500 dogs from deplorable conditions. Most of them are traumatized, weak, and malnourished. Some … Read more

Roger Debman suffered two heart attacks and a stroke in 2008 that left him legally blind. The 60-year-old relies on his guide dog Peter to comfortably navigate the world.  Currently, though, Peter is not with Debman. The Golden Retriever was put into foster care by the organization that trained him, Guide Dogs, after failing to meet weight guidelines. While Guide Dogs insists they’re looking out for Peter and his handler’s best interests, Debman claims they’ve taken his dog away unjustly. The … Read more

For years, Richard Bunce has worked as a station master for Horsley Station in East Horsley, Surrey. He assumed this post solo, but started bringing his dog George in to work about three years ago. George was always perfectly behaved, and visitors loved to see him there. Then recently, South Western Railway issued a ban on dogs at work after learning about him from a secret shopper (who left a glowing review of the station). Bunce explained why he started … Read more

Having a dog at an apartment complex can be tricky. Many dog parents neglect to pick up after their pups, and the wrong owners sometimes get blamed. Most apartments even offer dog poop bag stations, so there’s no excuse to leave pet waste behind. One apartment complex in St. Louis, Missouri, found a creative way to crack down on the poop problem. Related: 4 Best of DNA Tests of 2023 At the Galley 1014 Luxury Apartments, management can use your … Read more

It’s no surprise that having pets is expensive. They provide people with so much love and joy, but having an extra mouth to feed isn’t always easy. While pets are usually thought to be the cheaper, less time-consuming family members than children, many dog parents disagree. A new study revealed that many pet parents believe their pets are as expensive, if not more, than kids. Even those that don’t fully agree still admit that pets are much more costly than … Read more

It’s easy to develop a strong opinion on any situation. However, it’s hard to give accurate advice without knowing all the facts. Lots of controversies erupted after a bride banned kids and animals from her wedding, including service dogs. At first glance, this might seem like an awful idea, but there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. After explaining the entire situation on Reddit, the bride received lots of support from strangers. Surprisingly, many users agreed that … Read more

Don’t mess with Australia. Six years after actress Amber Heard illegally “imported” her two dogs Pistol and Boo into the country, she’s under investigation for perjury about the issue. Heard brought the two tiny pups with her to visit then-husband, Johnny Depp, while he was on set for a Pirates Of The Caribbean film. Per Australian law, Pistol and Boo should have been declared to customs and placed in a ten-day quarantine. They weren’t, and their presence was discovered a few … Read more

Sadly, many people don’t think about a dog’s wellbeing before doing something selfish. Like humans, dogs aren’t perfect. They can bark, have accidents, and cause trouble in many other ways, but that’s no excuse to hurt them. Yet, one individual didn’t understand that. They taped someone else’s dog’s mouth shut and left him to wander the streets on his own. The person thought they would get away with it, but dog lovers all over the community stepped up to help. … Read more